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Taking chances : winning with probability
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Taking chances : winning with probability

by John Haigh

An exploration of the role of probability and chance in everyday life, from lotteries and casino games to medical decisions and legal contexts. It analyses common fallacies to help readers make better-informed decisions when assessing risk and odds.

Accession 5712 ISBN 0198502915 Publisher Oxford University Press
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